Pneumothorax with Cc in Kansas
MS-DRG 200: Pneumothorax with cc
$79,671typical hospital bill
$9,620typical amount paid
$8,767–$10,473range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $79,671 for this stay in 2024, about 8.3 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 11 | $47,943 | $8,767 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 11 | $111,400 | $10,473 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.